These are dangerous times. Everyone around me is getting attacked : the sniffles, a cold, the flu. I discovered a little juice bar in Firenze centro, ‘Lovelife,’ where I get the healthy ammunition to hit back. Read More…
‘Ino: Something special in between
13My daily ritual usually involves a sandwich. Walking around Florence you will be tempted by a plentiful display of them. But if you can save your appetite, walk towards ‘Ino in Via dei Georgofili. Read More…
iO Osteria Personale: Rookie of the year!
3A new beginning. It’s a wonderful feeling. Walking around Florence, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind. But sometimes, when it hits you, you feel reborn. Your perspective changes. And my view on Florentine dining changed last week. Read More…
Chef Marco Stabile stars in Ora d’Aria
9Like a delightful secret, Marco Stabile’s Ora d’Aria is safely tucked away in Via dei Georgofili. A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Marco for The Curious Eater. I received a reply, inviting me for a lunch at his restaurant and a talk on a ‘full stomach’. I willingly accepted. Read More…
A cozy Sunday Brunch @ J.K.Place
0I love autumn in Florence: the morning mist, the crisp air, the smell of roasted chestnuts and wearing a fleecy cashmere scarf. Moreover after a long summer break, you can admire the Florentines again in their beloved city. Also truly exciting is a new season of Sunday Brunches @ J.K.Place. Read More…
Eating with the Gozzie Bros.
3Hidden behind the leather market stalls in Piazza San Lorenzo, it is very easy to walk past Trattoria Sergio Gozzi without even noticing. This is probably one of the reasons why this eatery maintained it’s delightful authentic and old-fashioned atmosphere [the dark wood and marble-top dining tables are the original ones from the early 1900s]. If you are craving a hearty and genuine home cooked meal, Sergio Gozzi should be on the top of your list. Read More…
@ Home @ Galanti
7Two years ago, when I moved into my neighborhood, Gastronomia Galanti in Piazza della Libertà was one of my first great discoveries. Now, I stop by at least once a week to grab lunch with a friend, or to pick up a tasty meal. Read More…
Just like street food
0Lorenzo Ancilli welcomes me with his signature big smile and warm handshake. I instantly feel at home. For the last 43 years ‘lampredotto’ has been his daily breakfast. The Florentines have been eating this kind of tripe since the 16th century. Read More…
A happy meal at Lungarno23
0I love hamburgers. And judging by the enthusiastic crowd, I am not alone. At Lungarno23, you’ll be tempted by a list of 100% organic, delicious gourmet burgers topped with some Italian favorites such as Cinta Senese pancetta, Tropea onions, black olive tapenade, truffle or porcini mushrooms. Read More…
Santo’s gold rush
4This week I was really excited to shoot at one of my favorite restaurants. Il Santo Bevitore serves inventive Mediterranean plates in a lively atmosphere. This month the chefs created a delicate new menu in honor of the ‘Denaro e Bellezza’ exhibition in Palazzo Strozzi. In typical Santo Bevitore fashion, the dishes are deliciously inviting, but for this occasion, embellished with a dash of gold dust. Read More…
Pasta with figs and sausage Calabrian style
12Last week I met with Gabriella Mari, one of the co-founders of the Scuola di Arte Culinaria Cordon Bleu. Together with Cristina Blasi, she runs a successful cooking studio in the center of Florence. I asked Gabriella to share one of her most simple and favorite recipes with us. We decided on pasta with fresh figs [currently in season] and Nduja [spicy soft sausage from Calabria]. The result was delicious light pasta, flawlessly balancing sweet and spicy. Read More…
